Terms of use

We understand that legal texts can be difficult to read. Here’s a brief summary for you:

• You retain all rights to your works.
• We do not share your works or associated information with anyone.
• Works are only published at your request and can be unpublished at any time.
• You can export your works and associated information at any time and leave the service.
• All your data is protected according to the latest technological standards and in compliance with the GDPR.
• We aim to support artists (and make a fair profit, to be honest) – you are not a product to us!
• For more information about the processing of personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Provider and Contractual Partner

The platform addo.art is operated by Becker und Klingler GbR (Provider), Tullastraße 14, 68161 Mannheim, Germany. Phone: +49 (0)621 98195790, Email: mail@addo.art, Website: https://addo.art. Authorized representatives: Tobias Becker and Andreas Marc Klingler. VAT identification number pursuant to § 27a German VAT Act: DE350943348.

Definitions

1. A “User” refers to any natural or legal person who uses the platform.
2. The terms “artworks” or “works” refer to all digital content, including images, videos, audio files, texts, and other similar content, that can be uploaded or processed on the platform.

Service Description

1. The platform provides a service for managing, organizing, and publishing artworks.
2. Access to the platform is available via the web and mobile applications (apps).
3. Users can use the platform with limited features for free or create a personalized user account to upload, manage, and edit data, information, and images related to their artworks.
4. Users can choose specific content for worldwide, unrestricted publication, which can be distributed through the platform.

Rights to Content

1. Users retain all rights to the content they upload to the platform.
2. The provider commits to using the content uploaded by the user solely for the purposes described in the service description.
3. Users grant the provider a non-exclusive, time-limited right to store and, where explicitly authorized, publish and reproduce their uploaded content for the duration of their use of the platform. Any further use of the content is excluded.
4. Users can download or export their uploaded and stored content at any time.

Responsibilities for Content

1. The provider assumes no responsibility for data, information, or content made available, uploaded, or linked by users through the service.
2. Users commit to not uploading illegal, harmful to minors, or otherwise objectionable content.
3. Users may only publish or make accessible information and content that does not infringe on third-party rights.
4. Users are prohibited from uploading, publishing, offering, or advertising content or products that are pornographic, harmful to minors, or otherwise prohibited by law.
5. Users must comply with applicable laws and third-party rights while using the platform.
6. Users are prohibited from uploading or publishing content that is hateful, racist, pornographic, discriminatory, glorifies or trivializes violence, or is otherwise immoral.
7. The provider is not responsible for the legality of the content uploaded by users.
8. Users commit to not uploading content that violates applicable laws or third-party rights.
9. The provider does not pre-screen user-uploaded content. However, if the provider becomes aware of unlawful content or violations of these Terms of Use, it will promptly review and, if necessary, remove such content. This includes content that violates copyrights, personal rights, trademarks, or other legal provisions.
10. The provider reserves the right to block access to such content and exclude the affected user from the platform.

User Obligations

1. Users are responsible for safeguarding their login details and any passwords against unauthorized access. If a user suspects or becomes aware that their passwords have been compromised, they are advised to change them immediately.
2. Users are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of their user accounts and all activities conducted through them.
3. The provider will take reasonable measures to ensure the platform’s availability but may temporarily restrict access due to maintenance, technical issues, or unforeseen events.
4. The provider is not liable for outages or restrictions caused by force majeure, technical problems, or maintenance work.

Account Deletion and Suspension

1. Users can delete their accounts at any time. Upon deletion, all data uploaded by the user will be deleted from the platform within a reasonable period, not exceeding 7 days. Backup copies stored for technical purposes may remain accessible to the provider for up to 1 month after the deletion request. These backups are only accessible to the provider for maintenance purposes.
2. Users have the option to export their data before the final deletion.
3. The provider may delete user accounts or exclude users from the platform without prior notice if they violate the guidelines or misuse the service.

Final Provisions

1. The provider may discontinue or limit access to the platform at any time without prior notice.
2. There is no guarantee of availability for the platform.
3. If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision will be replaced by a valid one that closely reflects the intended purpose.
4. Special agreements and amendments to these Terms of Use must be made in writing to be effective.
5. The provider reserves the right to update these Terms of Use. Users will be informed of changes before they take effect and must actively accept them. If no consent is provided, the provider may terminate the user’s account no earlier than 6 months after notifying the user and delete all associated data.
6. These Terms of Use are governed exclusively by German law, excluding the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
7. For contracts with consumers, the statutory jurisdiction at the consumer’s place of residence applies. For contracts with businesses, the exclusive jurisdiction is Mannheim, Germany.